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Clinton, TN

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Clinton: An antiquer’s paradise in the South

Tennessee Antiques Mountains Shopping

The city of Clinton is located in Anderson County, just a short drive outside of Knoxville. As you stroll through the downtown district, you’ll be in awe at all the specialty shops that make up this charming community. Market Place is an antique lover’s dream, surrounded by a comic and collectibles shop, a glass studio, jewelry store, as well as cafes and bakeries – so be ready to shop and grab a bite to eat! Down the street is Clinton City Park, a large green space and recreational facility where residents can join sports leagues, walk or ride their bikes along the pathways, or gaze out onto the Clinch River.

In direct junction with Route 61, Route 25W, and I-75, residents can easily experience the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Little Ponderosa Zoo, and River Ridge Farm – a horseback riding and horse-and-buggy guided tour.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Clinton, TN is $820 for one bedroom, $930 for two bedrooms, and $1,057 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Clinton has increased by 1.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$820/month
804 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Clinton, TN is 13.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Clinton is 22.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $1,057. You can expect to pay 0.6% less for groceries, 11.5% less for utilities, and 10.8% less for transportation.

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Transportation

35

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

26

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Clinton Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

557 Students

8
out of 10

South Clinton Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

231 Students

6
out of 10

North Clinton Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

180 Students

5
out of 10

Grand Oaks Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

330 Students

4
out of 10

Dutch Valley Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

114 Students

3
out of 10

Clinton Middle School

Public

Grades PK & 6-8

609 Students

2
out of 10

Clinch River Community School

Public

Grades K-12

Rating Unavailable

Clinton High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,126 Students

7
out of 10

Anderson County High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,036 Students

7
out of 10

Clinch River Community School

Public

Grades K-12

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Norris Dam State Park

Airports

  • McGhee Tyson

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.